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Judge April Perry has a big decision to make in the coming weeks — whether to hand down sanctions or name a special counsel in the "Broadview Six" case.
A former colleague says she believes "to whom much is given, much is demanded."
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NEW: Justice Department denies the lead "Broadview 6" prosecutor was told to seek felony charges after recommending a misdemeanor.
"[Her] recommendation in writing to the supervisory chain of the U.S. Attorney’s Office included the [conspiracy] felony as the strongest charge."
The prosecutor at the center of the "Broadview Six" scandal alleged that Boutros laid "responsibility at my feet for a felony prosecution that you personally directed over my objection that the case was better suited to misdemeanor charges."
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Sheri Mecklenburg's full retirement letter to Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros:
Ending a nearly 20-year career as a federal prosecutor, Sheri Mecklenburg made clear to U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros "this is not a voluntary departure."
She said she'd been "scapegoated" — and Boutros had done "incredible damage."
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The prosecutor at the center of the "Broadview Six" scandal alleged that Boutros laid "responsibility at my feet for a felony prosecution that you personally directed over my objection that the case was better suited to misdemeanor charges."
Ending a nearly 20-year career as a federal prosecutor, Sheri Mecklenburg made clear to U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros "this is not a voluntary departure."
She said she'd been "scapegoated" — and Boutros had done "incredible damage."
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Ending a nearly 20-year career as a federal prosecutor, Sheri Mecklenburg made clear to U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros "this is not a voluntary departure."
She said she'd been "scapegoated" — and Boutros had done "incredible damage."
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Sheri Mecklenburg says she followed the instructions of U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros' front office "at every turn" as she sought an indictment against the "Broadview Six."
UPDATED @Suntimes story on the lead prosecutor breaking her silence: chicago.suntimes.com/immigra…
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JUST IN: Ex-"Broadview 6" defendants "fully support and agree" to Sheri Mecklenburg's motion to intervene.
"Ms. Mecklenburg — who is no longer subject to the threat of termination for providing information in this case — is now able to provide highly material evidence."
'Broadview Six' prosecutor breaks silence, says she 'owns' mistakes but there's 'no basis' for smears
First pass from @Suntimes on today's surprise filing in the "Broadview Six" case: chicago.suntimes.com/immigra…
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'Broadview Six' prosecutor breaks silence, says she 'owns' mistakes but there's 'no basis' for smears
First pass from @Suntimes on today's surprise filing in the "Broadview Six" case: chicago.suntimes.com/immigra…
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JUST IN: Assistant U.S. Attorney Sheri Mecklenburg, at the center of Chicago's "Broadview Six" scandal, has moved to intervene in the case.
Her motion is here: cst.brightspotcdn.com/61/33/…
U.S. District Judge April Perry will likely question and challenge attorneys next week when she hears oral arguments over the potential consequences of alleged misconduct by prosecutors in the "Broadview Six" case.
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However, Mecklenburg's attorneys say "there is no basis for [the former defendants] to smear her with meritless accusations that she lied or acted in bad faith."
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JUST IN: The prosecutor at the center of Chicago's "Broadview Six" scandal has retired after being told by the U.S. attorney's office she was not allowed to intervene in court, her attorneys say.
U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros' office told Mecklenburg that she was not allowed to file anything on her own behalf as a DOJ employee, her attorneys say.
So, effective today, she has retired.
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BREAKING: Despite the court's order, a POLITICO reporter was barred from entering the White House this morning and had his credentials seized.
The court order was clear about its immediate effect and applied to all WH / USSS officials.
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U.S. District Judge April Perry will likely question and challenge attorneys next week when she hears oral arguments over the potential consequences of alleged misconduct by prosecutors in the "Broadview Six" case.
UPDATED @Suntimes story: chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2…
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Chicago Public Media joined several news organizations, as well as the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, in support of a temporary restraining order that would restore access by CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO to the White House.
Read the brief here: cst.brightspotcdn.com/0d/99/…
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Immigrants Fighting for Release on Their Own Face Daunting Odds
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